Author: Gabrielle

Volunteering with GWL’s archives

Published on 25th August, 2015 by Gabrielle

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Volunteering with GWL was one of the best decisions I have ever made.
I was on the reception, I was taught how to use the various systems used to issue books, I was taught how to shelve books properly and given my own project in the archive to sort and put into order.

Become a GWL Young Critic

Published on 10th June, 2015 by Gabrielle

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We are looking for young women who’d like to find out more about either films, art, books, music, dance (or all of these!) by women artists and who’d like to learn how they can help GWL to reach more young women using blogging and social media.

Looking for GWL Champions on Wheels

Published on 30th April, 2015 by Gabrielle

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PaperGirls is the only project (that I know of!) which brings together easy going cycling, community based arts and culture, coffee, and leaflet distribution…

Volunteering brings good things

Published on 12th February, 2015 by Gabrielle

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But don’t just take our word for it… If you would like to find out what it’s like to volunteer with GWL, read about Iona’s time volunteering with us and what she’s been up to since moving on.

More than just work experience

Published on 10th January, 2015 by Gabrielle

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YiWen Hon was part of GWL’s amazing team of volunteers in 2012 and has stayed in touch after moving away from Glasgow. In this post she shares with us what she gained from her time at GWL.

Volunteer opportunity with the National Lifelong Learning Project

Published on 18th December, 2014 by Gabrielle

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We are looking for a volunteer to assist our colleague Lorna Stevenson, the project worker, in supporting a women’s history group in Clydebank to develop a Memory Box about women’s history in West Dunbartonshire.

What is volunteering at GWL like?

Published on 24th November, 2014 by Gabrielle

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Anabel joined the team in 2012, initially to get involved with the Women Make History women’s heritage walks, but over the years has taken on many other roles. Find out from in this short video what she enjoys most about volunteering with us.

Joining our Board of Directors

Published on 21st November, 2014 by Gabrielle

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I’d encourage any woman thinking of volunteering with GWL to go for it – you’ll learn a lot!

Who volunteers at GWL?

Published on 1st November, 2014 by Gabrielle

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We have the most fantastic team of volunteers, and every one of the 70 strong team brings their own interests and skills. So there is no typical GWL volunteer, just like there is no typical GWL learner. Find out more about on of our volunteers, Carol, who has been volunteering with GWL since 2011.

For women, by women

Published on 21st October, 2014 by Gabrielle

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What struck me about GWL was that I had never encountered such a long-running, impactful and all-encompassing model for a non-profit that was specifically for women, by women.